Important Questions of SCIENCE Class 10th

1 Mark Questions (50 Questions) 26. State one use of concave mirrors.

1. What is the SI unit of electric current? 27. What is the chemical formula of rust?

2. Name the process by which green plants 28. Name the process by which amoeba
prepare their food. reproduces.

3. State the law of reflection. 29. What is the main ore of aluminium?

4. What is the chemical formula of baking soda? 30. Define the term 'alloy'.

5. Name the gas evolved when zinc reacts with 31. What is the function of the optic nerve?
hydrochloric acid.
32. Name the gas used in the Haber process for
6. What is the principal focus of a concave manufacturing ammonia.
mirror?
33. What is the structural formula of ethanol?
7. Define homologous series in organic
34. State the function of the large intestine in the
chemistry.
human body.
8. What is the role of decomposers in an
35. What is the chemical name of plaster of Paris?
ecosystem?
36. Name the process of heat transfer in solids.
9. Name the device used to measure electric
current in a circuit. 37. What is the role of haemoglobin in blood?

10. What is the pH value of pure water? 38. Define the term 'catalyst'.

11. State one function of the human heart. 39. What is the chemical formula of quicklime?

12. What is the chemical name of common salt? 40. Name the process by which plants lose water
vapor.
13. Name the phenomenon responsible for the
blue colour of the sky. 41. State one function of the liver in the human
body.
14. Define isotopes.
42. What is the chemical formula of sulfuric acid?
15. What is the main constituent of biogas?
43. Name the process of separation of
16. Name the hormone responsible for regulating
components in a mixture using a solvent.
blood sugar levels.
44. What is the unit of frequency?
17. What is the unit of resistance?
45. What is the chemical formula of glucose?
18. State the function of ribosomes in a cell.
46. Name the process by which liquid changes
19. What is the chemical formula of methane?
into vapor at any temperature below its
20. Name the process of conversion of solid boiling point.
directly into gas.
47. What is the role of chlorophyll in
21. What is the focal length of a plane mirror? photosynthesis?

22. Define biodiversity.

23. What is the role of stomata in plants? 2 Mark Questions (50 Questions)
24. Name the acid present in vinegar. 1. Explain the term 'electrolyte' with an example.

25. What is the speed of light in a vacuum?

2. Differentiate between metals and non-metals 27. Explain the difference between an exothermic
based on their physical properties. and an endothermic reaction.

3. State Ohm's law and write its mathematical 28. What is Tyndall effect? Give one example.
expression.
29. State the importance of carbon in organic
4. Describe the process of budding in yeast. chemistry.

5. What are isotopes? Give two examples. 30. Define dispersion of light. Give an example.

6. Differentiate between biodegradable and non- 31. What is Mendel’s law of segregation?
biodegradable substances.
32. Explain why convex mirrors are used as rear-
7. What is the role of the pancreas in the human view mirrors.
digestive system?
33. What is the difference between breathing and
8. Explain the process of rusting of iron. respiration?

9. What is the difference between a convex and 34. What is the role of placenta during
a concave lens? pregnancy?

10. Describe the structure of a neuron. 35. Explain the process of esterification with an
equation.
11. What are the products formed when sodium
bicarbonate reacts with hydrochloric acid? 36. What is the principle of conservation of
energy? Give an example.
12. Explain the term 'refraction' of light.
37. Explain why decomposition reactions are
13. What is the importance of DNA replication in
called the opposite of combination reactions.
reproduction?
38. What is homologous series in organic
14. Differentiate between aerobic and anaerobic
chemistry? Give an example.
respiration.
39. What is a galvanic cell? State its principle.
15. What is the role of bile in digestion?
40. Explain the importance of biodiversity in an
16. Explain the process of electroplating.
ecosystem.
17. What are homologous organs? Give an
41. Differentiate between nuclear fission and
example.
nuclear fusion.
18. Describe the process of nitrogen fixation.
42. Why does water split during photosynthesis?
19. What is the difference between AC and DC Write the equation.
current?
43. Explain the phenomenon of scattering of light.
20. Explain the term 'covalent bond' with an
44. State the functions of xylem and phloem in
example.
plants.
21. Describe the process of photosynthesis.

22. What is the role of the ozone layer in the

4 Mark Questions (50 Questions)
atmosphere?
1. Explain the reactivity series of metals with
23. Explain the term 'allotropy' with an example.
suitable examples.
24. Differentiate between speed and velocity.
2. State the advantages and disadvantages of
25. What is the function of the stomata in plants? using fossil fuels.

26. Describe the process of binary fission in 3. What are homologous and analogous organs?
amoeba. Give examples.
4. Explain the process of double circulation in 26. Describe the structure of a flower with a
humans. labelled diagram.

5. Write the chemical reactions occurring during 27. Describe the carbon cycle in nature.
photosynthesis.
28. Explain why pure water does not conduct
6. Describe the process of electrolysis of water electricity, but adding salt makes it
with a diagram. conductive.

7. Explain why atomic numbers are more 29. What is dispersion of light? Explain with an
fundamental than atomic masses. example.

8. Describe the causes and effects of acid rain. 30. Describe the role of hormones in human
reproduction.
9. What are the different types of chemical
reactions? Explain with examples. 31. Explain the process of rusting and its
prevention.
10. Explain the extraction of metals from their
ores. 32. What are renewable and non-renewable
resources? Give examples.
11. Describe the human digestive system with a
diagram. 33. Explain the importance of alternative energy
sources.
12. What is sustainable development? Why is it
necessary? 34. What are alkynes? State their general formula
and give examples.
13. Explain the differences between a series and
parallel circuit. 35. Describe the importance of forests in
maintaining the ecological balance.
14. What is the importance of carbon in organic
chemistry? 36. What are endocrine glands? Explain their
importance.
15. Explain Mendel’s experiments with pea plants.
37. What are detergents? How are they different
16. What is refraction of light? State the laws of
from soaps?
refraction.
38. Explain the role of DNA in inheritance.
17. Describe the human respiratory system with a
labelled diagram. 39. Explain why a convex lens is called a
converging lens.
18. What is ozone depletion? State its
consequences. 40. State the principles of management of natural
resources.
19. Explain the different methods of
contraception.

20. Describe the process of excretion in humans. 5 Mark Questions (50 Questions)
21. What are the characteristics of the magnetic 1. Describe the phenomenon of the refraction of
field produced by a current-carrying light through a glass prism.
conductor?
2. Explain the functioning of the human eye with
22. What are polymers? Explain their types with a labelled diagram.
examples.
3. What is an ecosystem? Describe its
23. Explain the importance of biodiversity in an components with examples.
ecosystem.
4. Explain the process of sewage treatment in a
24. Describe the human circulatory system with a wastewater treatment plant.
diagram.
5. Describe the greenhouse effect and its impact
25. Explain the process of respiration in plants. on global warming.
6. State the causes and effects of water 25. What are synthetic fibres? Describe their
pollution. properties and uses.

7. Describe the process of fertilization in 26. Explain the process of water cycle with a
flowering plants with a diagram. diagram.

8. Explain the causes, effects, and prevention of 27. What are magnetic field lines? State their
soil erosion. properties.

9. What are acids, bases, and salts? Give 28. Explain the principles of management of
examples and their properties. forests and wildlife.

10. Describe the process of photosynthesis in 29. Describe the causes and consequences of
plants with a diagram. ozone layer depletion.

11. Describe the impact of human activities on 30. What is dispersion of light? Explain with an
natural ecosystems. experiment.

12. Explain Mendel’s laws of inheritance with 31. Explain the process of energy flow in an
examples. ecosystem.

13. Describe the process of digestion in humans 32. Describe the structure and function of a DNA
with a diagram. molecule.

14. What is an electromagnet? Explain its 33. Explain the process of cloning with an
applications. example.

15. Describe the role of microorganisms in 34. What is fermentation? Explain its industrial
agriculture. applications.

16. Explain how lenses are used to correct vision 35. Name three techniques/devices used by
defects. human females to avoid pregnancy. Mention
the side effects caused by each.
17. Describe the process of fertilization and
implantation in humans. 36. Name and explain the process by which
reproduction takes place in Hydra
18. Describe the human excretory system with a
labelled diagram. 37. Describe electric power. Express it in terms of
potential difference (V) and resistance (R)
19. What is the importance of forests? State their
uses and conservation methods. 38. Define cross pollination. State how it is carried
out.
20. Explain the impact of acid rain on the
environment. 39. We water the soil but it reaches the topmost
leaves of the plants. Explain in brief the
21. What are the different types of chemical
process involved.
bonds? Explain with examples.
40. What is dispersion of white light? State its
22. Explain how fertilizers are different from
causes. Draw a diagram of a beam of white
manure.
light by a glass prism.
23. Describe the importance of water
41. What is ohm’s law?
conservation with examples.
42. State laws of refraction of light.
24. Explain the structure and function of the
human brain. 43. Describe the process of respiration in animals
with a diagram.
Diagram-Based Questions (10 Questions)
1. Draw and label the human eye. Explain its working.

2. Draw the diagram of human respiratory system.

3. Draw and explain defects of eye.

4. Draw a neat diagram of the digestive system and explain its parts.

5. Illustrate the refraction of light through a prism.

6. Draw and label the excretory system in humans.

7. Sketch and explain stomata of a leaf.

8. Draw a labelled diagram of flowers.

9. Illustrate Mendel’s experiment on pea plants and explain his observations.

10. Draw a labelled diagram of Heart.

11. Draw a structure of human Brain.